Rockland Parks and Recreation Director Rene Dorr (left) was the guest speaker at the Oct. 17 Kiwanis Club meeting held in the golf clubhouse at the Samoset Resort. Dorr gave a presentation which included a video that demonstrated the need for money to correct moisture and water infiltration, mold remediation, and other repairs and improvements at the historic building. Dorr discussed the Rockland referendum which would give the city authority to borrow up to $675,000 for the repairs. Dorr receives a Kiwanis coffee mug from Rockland Kiwanis president Janet Page (right).

Guest speaker

Five Rotary clubs from midcoast Maine kicked off Rotary International's End Polio Now Campaign recently with a marathon walk from Belfast to Rockland. Approximately 100 Rotarians and their families raised nearly $10,000 for the cause. Their contribution will be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with a grant of up to $350 million. Over the past 20 years, Rotary has raised more than $1 billion for End Polio Now. Belfast, Camden, Rockland, West Bay and the Camden Hills Interact clubs participated in the walk. Pictured are members of the Camden Hill Interact Club as they prepare for the walk.

End Polio walk

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Katie Tarbox of Spruce Head (right), accompanied by her husband, Brian, was named the Kiwanis Club of Rockland Kiwanian of the Year for outstanding community service. The award was presented at the annual installation and recognition banquet on Oct. 3.

Kiwanian of the year

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